A Historic Opportunity Missed Once again, the United States came close to shattering its longest-standing political barrier—the presidency’s ultimate “glass ceiling”—only to retreat. Kamala Harris, Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, was vying to become the first female, Black, and South Asian President of the United States. Her defeat to former President Donald Trump, a…
A Bold Stand on Social Media Risks for Youth The Australian government has proposed one of the strictest social media regulations in the world, with plans to ban children under 16 from accessing popular platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. This announcement, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aims to protect children’s mental…
A Strategic Step in Titanium Slag Production In a significant leap for India’s titanium industry, Odisha is set to play a critical role in boosting titanium slag production through a new international collaboration. A recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between India’s IREL (India) Limited, a public sector unit under the Department of…
A Historic Election and the Rise of a New Political Duo In a dramatic political turn, Donald Trump has secured a second term as President of the United States, claiming victory in a highly polarizing and intensely contested election. Amid the tension, including two reported assassination attempts, Trump emerged with a decisive win, claiming the…
A Decade of Cricketing Glory in IPL The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become one of the most celebrated cricket leagues globally, uniting fans across borders and establishing itself as the gold standard of franchise-based cricket. Since its inaugural season in 2008, the IPL has not only popularized T20 cricket but has also opened up…
Indian stock markets experienced a robust rally on Wednesday after former President Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. elections. Amid a close race between Trump and his opponent, Kamala Harris, the announcement lifted market sentiment, easing some of the volatility seen earlier in the session. Major indices like the Sensex and Nifty saw impressive…
Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia, now finds itself at the center of a legal challenge in India, where the government is questioning its status as an “intermediary” under Indian law. This classification, given to platforms that host user-generated content without direct control over it, is crucial to Wikipedia’s operations in India. However, the Ministry…
India mourns the loss of celebrated folk singer Sharda Sinha, who passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday night at AIIMS-Delhi. Known as the “Bihar Kokila” (Nightingale of Bihar), Sinha’s voice resonated with millions, particularly during traditional festivals like Chhath Puja. She was undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer,…
As winter sets in, air pollution has reached alarming levels in South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore suffering some of the worst air quality globally. On Tuesday, Delhi’s air was blanketed by smog, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) past 400 in many areas, signifying severe pollution. Lahore, meanwhile, recently claimed the title of the…
The Story of India’s Serial Hoaxer In a case that has rattled authorities across India, Jagdish Shriram Uikey, a 35-year-old writer from Maharashtra, was arrested after allegedly issuing over 100 hoax bomb threats targeting flights, trains, and high-profile government officials. These false alarms spurred heightened security measures, even as they added stress to the already…
